Karen Name Origin
/KA-ren/-
American (English) 40%
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Danish (Scandinavian) 35%
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Armenian (Armenian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Karen
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Karen is primarily a female given name of English origin, derived from the Danish form of Katherine. It is common in English-speaking countries and Scandinavia. In Armenian culture, Karen is also a male given name, unrelated to the English origin.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Karen each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).